MINUTES 


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FIFTY-NINTH  ANNUAL  MEETING 


OF  THE 


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NORTH  CAROLINA, 

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WITif  THE 

MINUTES  OF  THE  SYNODICAL  MISSIONARY  SOCIETY 
APPENDED, 


SALISBUEY,  N.  C,  : 

J.   J.    BRUNER,    PRINTER, 
1862. 


Mi:^TJT  his. 

The  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod 

OF  North  Carolina,  convened  at  Or- 

gan  Church,  Rowan  County,  on  Thursday,  May  1st,  1862,  at  10  A 

.  M.,  and 

was  opened  by  a  discourse  of  the  Presid 

ent,  irom  the  text,  Ezekiel  ix  : 

4th,  5th, 

and  6th  verses. 

After  an  intermission,  Synod  again 

assembled,  and  was  opened 

in  the  us- 

ual  manner.     The  roll  was  called,  and  the  names  of  the  clerical  members  with    1 1 

their  delegates,  were  registered  as  folio 

ws: 

ORDAINED  MINISTERS. 

Rev.  JOHN  D.  SCHECK, 

Gibso7iviUe,  GmJford  Co.^  1 

\l  C 

«      WILLIAM  ARTZ, 

Mount  Pleasant^  Cabarrus^ 

It 

"      SAMUEL  ROTHROCK, 

RockviUe^  Rowan, 

" 

"     JOHN  II.  MENGERT, 

.  Wilmington, 

u 

'^      JACOB  CRIM, 

South  River, 

(( 

*'      J.  B.  ANTHONY, 

Mount  Pleasant,  Calarrus, 

u 

''     JOSEPH  A.  LINN, 

Gold  Hill,  Roiuan, 

(< 

"      JAMES  D.  STINGLEY, 

Granice  Hill,  Iredell, 

u 

"      SIMEON  SCHERER, 

Salisburtj,  Roiuan, 

IS 

"     L.  C.  GROSECLOSE, 

Salisbury,       " 

u 

"     JOHN  SWICEGOOD, 

Shady  Grove,  Davidson, 

u 

"    G.  d:  bernheim, 

aiarloite. 

a 

"      JOHN  S.  HEILIG, 

MiU  Hill,  Cabarrus, 

a 

''-     D.  L  DREHER, 

Concord,         " 

" 

''      B.  C.  HALL, 

Shaw's  Mills,  Guilford 

r. 

"      CALEB  LENT2;, 

Staiesville, 

li 

"      WILLIAM  A.  JULIAN, 

Lexington^ 

u 

"      J.  L.  SMITHDEAL, 

Newton, 

11 

"     JAMES  R.  SIKES, 

Shady  Grove,  Davidson, 

n 

LICENTIATES. 

Rev.  A.  GRIMES,t 

Hay  Meadow,  Wilkes  Co.,  i 

V.  c 

'•      L.  A.  BIKLE,? 

Mount  Pleasant,  Cabarrus, 

If 

"      W.  KIMBALL,§ 

Salisbury, 

(C 

"      G.  F.  SH^FER, 

Concord, 

'> 

•Absent,  but  afterwards  appeared.    tAbsent  and  excused.    ^Received  this  session. 

§Ordained 

at  this  session. 

MINUTES    OF   SYNOD. 


LAY  DELEGATES. 

Mr.  AUGUSTUS  H.  E.  SCHECK,  From  Rev.  John  B.  Scheck's  Charge. 

Maj.  L.  G.  HEILIG,  "    .     '•'  W  Uiam  Artz' 

PETER  TREXLER,  Esq.,  "  "  Samuel  Roihroclzs    » 

C.  R.  MILLER,  Esq.,  "  "  Jacoh  Crims 

Mr.  DAYID  BARRIER,  "  "  J.  B.  Anthony  s        " 

"    ELI  LENTZ,  "  "  Joseph  A.  Linn's      " 

"    D.  HOFFMAN,  "  "  Simeon  Scherer's      » 

"    BENJAMIN  F.  FRALET,  "  '^  L.  C.  Grosedoses     " 

"    JOHN  F.  BLOOM,  "  "  G.  D.  Bernheirns    " 

"    THOMAS  J.  DOTSON,  "  "  John  S  HeiUg's        " 

NATHAN  KRIMMINGER,  Esq.,  ''  "  D.  I.  Dreher's 

Mr.  T.  M.  SHOFFNER,  "  '•  B.  C.  Halls 

"    JACOB  LENTZ,  "  ''  J.  L.  SmiihdeaTs      " 

JOHN  YOST,  Esq.,  "  "  W.  KimbalTs 

The  President  then  read  hi3  Annual  Report,  which  was  accepted  and  re- 
ferred to  the  proper  committee. 

PKESIDEXT'S  EEPOET. 

Bear  Brethren: — More  than  fifty  yeai-s  have  elapsed  since  the  formation  of 
this  Synod;  and  during  this  long  period,  many  changes  have  come  over  it. 
The  past  year  begun  with  clouds  of  doubts  and  apprehensions,  then  followed 
a  brilliant  succession  of  victories  which  swept  every  cloud  from  the  horizon, 
and  then  a  sky  darker  and  stormier  than  ever  before.  Alternate  hopes  and 
fears,  successes  and  reverses,  have  kept  every  mind  in  perpetual  excitement, 
and  men  have  lived  in  the  last  twelve  months,  half  a  century  of  ordinary  life. 
The  battle  field  has  drank  in  the  blood  of  many  of  our  parishoners,  who  at  the 
commencement  of  the  present  ecclesiastical  year,  stood  at  ouf  altars,  and 
whom  we  followed  with  our  prayers,  and  to  whom  we  imparted  our  affec- 
tionate counsels,  have  fallen  in  defence  of  our  homes,  our  lives,  and  our  earth- 
ly all ;  while  we  have  mourned  the  departure  of  so  many  loved  ones  at  home. 
But  God  be  praised,  our  ministerial  ranks  remain  unbroken ;  and  we  are  all 
here  to-day  to  call  upon  our  souls,  and  all  that  is  within  us,  to  bless  the  name 
of  our  heavenly  Father,  and  to  charge  them  not  to  forget  the  benefits  con- 
nected with  the  past. 

The  Constitution  makes  it  my  duty  to  furnish  you  with  a  statement  of  my 
official  acts  during  the  past  y^ar,  which  I  proceed  to  do  : 

•  OFFICIAL  ACTS. 

Soon  after  the  adjournment  of  Synod  last  May,  I  forAvarded,  as  you  direct- 
ed me  to  do,  a  letter  of  honorable  dismission  to  Rev.  Wm.  Gerhardt,  with  a 
view  to  connect  himself  Avith  the  Synod  of  Pennsylvania. 

On  ihe  Sth  of  October,  I  received  a  communication  froni  Rev.  D.  H.  Bittle, 
in  which  he  says,  "  I  am  about  to  unite  with  the  Synod  of  Texas,  and  should 
be  pleased  to  have  a  dismission  from  our  Synod  through  you,  its  President. 
His  request  was  complied  with  on  the  9th  of  the  same  month.  On  the  2Gth 
of  Dect-niber,  I  received  a  letter  from  Mr.  G.  F.  Schicffer,  of  Concord,  desir- 
ing to  obtain  ad  interim  license  to  preach  the  Gospel.  Not  having  the  pleas- 
ure of  a  p'.TSonal  acquaintance  with  this  brother,  I  conferred  with  one  of  the 


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ordained  ministers  of  this  bod}^  and  being  fully  satisfied  of  his  moral  worth, 
<tc.,  I  sent  hiui  such  a  license  as  I  conceived  the  Constitution  authorized  me 
to  grant. 

OFFICIAL  CORRESPONDENCE. 

On  the  3rd  day  of  August.  I  received  through  the  Secretary  of  the  Facul- 
ty of  North  Carolina  College,  a  statement  of  the  standing  of  Mr.  Rumple,  a 
student  in  said  Institution,  and  a  beneficiary  of  this  Synod.  As  this  is  a  sub- 
ject of  some  importance,  and  which  must  claim  the  attention  and  action  of 
Synod,  I  will  advert  to  it  again. 

In  the  month  of  August  last,  the  Eastern  Conference  met  at  Frleden's 
Church  in  Guilford  county,  and  then  and  there  continued  the  examination  of 
Rev.  James  R.  %kes,  as  directed  by  the  Ministerium.  The  Conference  hav- 
ing sustained  his  examination,  he  was  ordained  a  minister  of  the  Gospel  of 
Christ  b}--  the  imjwsition  of  hands  and  prayer.  Under  date  of  the  Olh  of  Jan- 
nary,  Rev.  J.  L.  Smithdeal  writes:  "I  have  received  and  accepted  a  call  to 
the  Newton  charge."  On  the  17th  of  March,  Rev.  S.  Scherer  informed  me  that 
he  had  resigned  the  mission  field  in  Catawba  on  the  first  Sabbath  in  January, 
and  that  he  had  commenced  preaching  to  the  congregation  worshiping  at 
Bethel,  in  Rowan  county.  Our  aged  brother  Grimes,  wrote  me  on  the  2d  of 
April,  assigning  reasons  for  his  absence  from  Synod,  and  likewi.se  enclosing 
his  parochial  report  As  the  wants  of  this  aged  brother,  must  to  some  extent, 
be  met  by  this  Synod,  I  recommend  that  his  letter  be  read,  and  that  an  effort 
thereupon  be  made  to  relieve  his  pressing  necessities. 

In  conclusion,  permit  me  to  offer  a  few  recommendations. 

With  reference  to  our  College,  I  have  not  been  advised  of  its  past  history 
or  its  future  prospects,  and  therefore  have  nothmg  to  offer. 

The  subject  of  Homef  Missions — the  establishment  of  a  book  concern,  from 
which  we  may  furnish  our  respective  charges  with  Hymn  Books,  Catechisms, 
&;c.,  together  with  the  formation  of  a  Southern  General  Synod,  I  lespectfully 
recommend  to  your  prayerful  consideration. 

Brethren,  I  need  not  remind  you  that  we  are  in  the  midst  of  a  icar  un- 
righteously waged  upon  us,  which  has  already  arrested  the  tide  of  public  pros- 
perit}^,  and  stiljjected  thousands  of  our  citizens  to  suffering,  impoverishment 
and  death;  and  brought  on  ruin  and  demoralization,  from  which  a  recovery 
cannot  be  expected  for  many  years  to  come,  attaching  to  the  chief  actors,  a 
responsibility  of  the  most  fearUil  character. 

Our  lately  happy  country  has  been  converted  into  a  nation  of  soldiers — 
brethren  ai-nied  against  each  other.  Peaceful  pursuits  are  laid  aside,  and  war 
has  become  the  all-absorbing  topic:  belligerent  armies  have  mustered  to  the 
conflict,  which  has  been  prosecuted  with  a  detertnination  and  fierceness,  which 
have  no  parallel  in  our  previous  history.  As  the  God  of  Providence  has  per- 
mitted the  counsels  of  our  best  statesmen  to  fail,  and  all  suggestions  of  an  am- 
icable adjustment  to  be  set  aside,  we  may  well  conclude  that  He  has  permit- 
ted the  crisis  to  occur  for  inscrutable  purposes. 

Into  his  hands  we  are  constrained  to  commit  all  the  issues,  humbl}'  ac- 
knowledging, that  all  our  former  boastings  have  been  quickly  hushed,  and  our 
prosperity  paralyzed,  as  a  righteous  punishment  of  our  sins,  and  to  teach  us 
that  there  is  a  God  above  us,  whose  approbation  must  be  sought,  and  whose 
authority  must  be  respected.  Let  us  be  humble,  and  God  will  be  merciful  to 
us. 

Amidst  the  clash  of  arms  and  the  booming  of  cannon,  let  us  be  encouraged 
by  that  voice  from  heaven:  "  Fear  not  I  am  with  you :  be  not  dismayed,  I  am 
tliy  God." 


MINUTES   OF   SYNOD. 


Brethren,  in  retiring  from  office,  I  tender  you  my  sincere  thanks  for  the 
confidence  reposed,  and  pray  that  God  may  bless  us  in  all  our  deliberations. 

JOHN  D.  SCHECK,  Presideni. 

P.  S.  Since  %yiiting  the  above,  I  have  been  informed  by  brother  Smith- 
deal,  that  he  has  recently  organized  a  church  in  Catawba  county,  which  pro- 
mises to  do  well.  They  will  seek  a  connection  with  this  Synod  during  its 
present  session.  Several  commodious  churches  were  dedicated  during  the 
past  year.  One  in  the  charge  of  brother  Sykes,  and  another  in  the  charge  of 
brother  Julian,  -which  no  doubt  will  be  brought  to, your  notice  in  the  reports 
on  the^  state  of  religion.  J.  D.  S. 

The  election  was  now  held  for  the  Officers  of  Synod,  which  resulted  as  fol- 
lows :  ,    ■ 

President— 'Rev.  DANIEL  T.  DREHER. 
Recording  Secretary— Rev.  JOSEPH  A.  LINN. 
Corresponding  Secretary— Rev.  SAMUEL  ROTHROCK 
Treasurer— UATTRIAS  BARRIER,  Esq. 

Rev.  J.  L.  Smithdeal  from  the  Synod  of  South  Carolina,  presented  his  cre- 
dentials with  a  view  of  becoming  a  member  of  this  Synod,  when  it  was 
1.  Resolved,  Unanimously,  that  he  be  received. 

All  papers  for  Synod  were  now  called  for,  and  handed  in,  and  the  regular 
standing  committees  appointed,  viz: 

STANDIIS^G  COMMITTEES. 

1.  On  the  President's  Report — Rev's  John  H.  Mengert,  Simeon  Scherer, 
and  Mr.  David  Barrier, 

2.  On  Petitions  and  Vacancies — Rev's  J.  B.  Anthony,  Jacob  Crim,  and 
Thomas  J.  Dotson. 

3.  On  Unfinished  Business — Rev's  B.  C.  Hail,  William  A.  Julian,  and  Mr. 
T.  M.  Shofifner. 

4.  On  Finance — Rev's  Sapiuel  Rothrock,  G.  D.  Bernheim,  swid  Mr.  John 
^.  Bloom. 

o.  On  the  State  of  Religioii—Revs  William  Artz,  J.  L.  Smithdeal,  and 
Jacob  Lentz. 

6.  On  Proceedings  of  Conferential  Districts — Rev.  John  S.  Heilig,  Caleb 
Lentz,  and  N.  Krimminger,  Esq. 

7.  On  Education— Rev's  John  D.  Scheck,  James  R.  Sykes.  and  W.  Kim- 
ball. 

The  Parochial  Reports,  having  been  called  for  and  handed  to  the  Secretary, 
were  arranged  as  follows: 


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'  8  MINUTES    OF   SYNOD. 


Thd  Report  of  the  Treasurer  of  Synod  was  read  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Finance. 

Synod  now  adjourned  by  rising,  until  to-morrow  morning  9  o'clock,  to  give 
time  for  the  ministerial  meetinc:. 


Friday,  May  2d,  9  o'clock,  A.  M. 

The  members  of  Synod  assembled  and  spent  half  an  hour  in  devotional  ex-  • 
ercises,  having  special  reference  to  the  sad  condition  of  our  country. 

The  minutes  of  yesterday  were  read  and  confirmed. 

Brother  Joseph  Shive,  commissioner  from  the  Davie  Mission,  appeared,  and 
was  received  as  a  member  of  Synod. 

The  report  of  the  committee  on  the  Constitution  for  the  relief  of  superan- 
nuated and  disabled  ministers  was  presented,  and  on  motion,  it  was  taken  up 
seriatim^  considered  and  adopted. 

Pending  this  discussion,  Synod  took  a  recess  until  1^  o'clock,  P.  M. 

During  the  recess,  brother  G.  F.  Schseflfer  preached  from  the  text,  Gen.  iii 
ch.  24  V.  first  clause:  "So  he  drove  out  the  man." 

After  the  aforenamed  recess.  Synod  re-assembled,  when  the  Rev.  F.  H. 
Wood^f  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  was  introduced  and  cordially  in- 
vited to  a  seat  amongst  us,  as  an  advisory  member. 

The  Constitution  deferred  was  resumed  by  discussing  and  amending  its 
several  articles,  and  finally  adopted  it  as  a  whole. 

2.  Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  of  Synod  do  not  insert  the  Constitution  of 
the  Society  of  Special  Relief  in  the  minutes  for  this  year,  but  that  the  Secre- 
tary of  said  Society  retain  the  Constitution  until  such  time  as  Synod  may  or- 
der its  publication. 

The  Corresponding  Secretary  made  his  report,  which  was  adopted  :  ^ 

EEPOKT  IN^O.  1. 

Your  Corresponding  Secretary  would  report  that  he  has  not  been  furnished 
with  a  single  copy  of  the  minutes  of  any  sister  Synod ;  or  any  other  vlata 
from  which  to  make  out  a  report,  and  therefore  has  none  to  present. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

JOSEPH  A.  LINN,  Cor.  Secretary. 

The  report  on  petitions  and  vacancies  was  next  presented  and  adopted  : 

EEPOKT  XO.  2. 

The  committee  to  whom  the  papers  on  Petitions  and  Vacancies  were  re- 
ferred, beg  leave  to  report  that  the  only  documents  which  have  been  placed  in 
their  hands  are : 

1.  A  petition  from  Thyatira  Church,  Catawba  county,  for  admission  into 


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connection  with  this  Synod.     Your  committee  recommend  that  said  Church 
be  received  into  connection  with  this  S3'nod. 

2.  A  letter  from  Mr.  H.  B.  Eilers,  of  Wilmington,  giving  a  full  statement  of 
the  present  condition  of  our  Mission  Church  there.  Your  committee  reeora- 
mend  that  said  letter  be^rcadjbefore  Synod. 

3.  Is  a  petition  from  the  Church  of  Charlotte,  requesting  this  body  to  hold 
its  next  annual  meeting  in  that  place.  Your  committee  recommend  the  ap- 
plicatien  to  the  notice  of  Synod,  when  fixing  the  place  of  meeting. 

4.  Is  a  communication  from  St.  Matthew's  and  Jerusalem  Churches  in  Da- 
vie county,  Avhich  are  vacant,  requesting  to  be  supplied  with  preaching  by 
some  member  or  members  of  this  Synod  tlie  ensuing  year.  Your  committee 
refer  this  petition  to  the  consideration  of  the  action  of  Synod. 

Respectfully  submitted. 

J.  B.  ANTHONY, 
JACOB  CRIM, 
T.  J.  DOTSON 
In  relation  to  the  first  item  in  the  foregoing  report,  it  was 

3.  Resolved^  That  the  prayer  of  the  petitioners  from  Thyatira  Church  be 
granted. 

In  reference  to  the  petition  from  the  Churches  in  Davie  county,  it  was 

4.  Resolved^  That  the  Churches  above  mentioned  be  referred  to  a  commit- 
tee, who  shall  make  such  arrangements  for  their  supply  as  may  be  deemed 
necessary,  to-morrow.     Committee— J.  B.  Anthony  and  G.  D.  Bernheim. 

EEPOET  NO.  3. 

The  committee  on  the  state  of  religion  in  the  several  congregations  report 
as  follows : 

In  Bro.  Bernheim's  charge  there  has  been  a  revival  of  religion  at  his  coun- 
try preaching  place,  which  resulted  in  the  addition  of  several  members  to  our 
Lutheran  Zion.  He  says  :  I  have  here  a  catechetical  class  composed  of  mem- 
bers of  other  churches  as  well  as  our  own,  who  all  study  Luther's  catechism 
together.  Here  we  expect  to  erect  a  comfortable  church  edifice  as  soon  as 
the  state  of  the  country  will  admit.  In  the  town  church,  which  is  mostly 
attended  by  females,  in  consequence  of  the  war,  there  has  been  a  considera- 
ble addition  of  members,  great  attention  is  paid  to  the  preaching  of  the  word, 
and  that  in  this  interesting  field  there  is  strong  hopes  that  our  Zion  will  event- 
ually flourish. 

Bro.  S[ke3  writes,  that  although  his  prospects  are  not  so  flattering  as  one 
could  wish,  yet  the  state  of  religion  is  better  than  it  has  been ;  our  prayer 
meetings  are  increasing  in  interest,  and  a  general  desire  for  religious  instruc- 
tion prevails. 

Bro.  Julian  says :  The  state  of  religion  in  rny  charge  is  not  so  good  as 
formerly,  owing  to  the  changes  that  arc  taking  place  in  our  country ;  my 
salary  will  not  be  made  up  the  ensuing  year;  yet  we  hope  for  better  times  in 
the  future:  may  the  Lord  give  great  success. 

Bro.  Scheck  says  :  The  pressure  and  excitement  consequent  upon  the  war, 


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have  not  been  without  their  eflfects  on  us:  nearly  fifty  persons  connected  with 
my  charge  are  now  on  ihe  field,  and  the  absence  of  some  of  them  is  sensibly 
felt.  The  preached  word  is  well  attended,  and  my  charge  is  making  an 
effort  to  increase  my  salary. 

Bro.  Hall  writes :  The  state  of  religion  in  the  Guilford  pastorate  seems 
increasing ;  especially  at  Lau's  church.  The  ordinances  are  well  attended, 
and  a  commendable  liberality  is  practiced.  During  the  past  year  some  ten  or 
fifteen  persons  have  professed  a  hope  in  Christ  and  several  were  added  to  the 
church. 

Bro.  Smithdeal  says :  I  have  not  been  long  in  the  Catawba  charge  ;  yet 
I  believe  it  is  doing  more  for  the  Gospel  than  it  has  ever  done.  We  or- 
ganized a  congregation  which  petitions  this  Synod  for  admission.  We 
have  a  bright  prospect  before  us,  and  by  the  blessing  of  Heaven,  we  hope 
soon  to  make  an  interesting  report  to  Synod,  as  I  am  missionating  in  a  new 
direction. 

Bro.^Kimball  reports :  That  in  his  charge  the  house  of  God  is  well  attend- 
ed. We  have  three  prayer  meetings  and  two  Sabbath  Schools.  We  had 
some  special  seasons  of  grace.  Some  sixty  members  were  added  to  the  church 
by  the  rite  of  confirmation.  The  revival  spirit  has  not  yet  died  out,  many  of 
my  people  are  still  hungering  and  thirsriug  after  righteousness.  They  have 
manifested  a  greater  liberahty  in  the  support  of  their  pastor  this  than  last  year. 

Bro.  Scherer  writes :  That  he  has  served  one  congregation  since  the  com- 
mencement of  this  year;  and  that  a  meeting  had  been'held  by  Bro.  M.  M. 
Miller,  which  resulted  in  the  hopeful  conversion  of  probably  more  than  forty 
persons,  who  were  added  to  the  church.  Prayer  meetings  have  been  attend- 
ed, and  recently,  I  have  commenced  instructing  an  interesting  class  of  cate- 
chumens. The  usual  interest  is  manifested  in  the  ordinary  preaching  of  the 
word. 

Bro.  Heilig  says :  That  the  state  of  religion  in  one  of  his  churches  is  par- 
ticularly encouraging;  and  in  consideration  of  all  the  circumstances,  he  has 
no  reason  to  complain ;  but  feels  encouraged  to  persevere ;  and  with  the 
blessing  of  God  hopes  to  build  up  the  Kedeemer's  kingdom  in  that  part  of 
His  moral  vineyard. 

Bro.  Mengert  writes :  The  state  of  religion  in  the  Wilmington  charge, 
which  is  now  vacant,  has  given  me  considerable  concern  from  the  commence- 
ment, and  will  remain  a  subject  of  solicitude  and  prayer  with  me  after  my 
pastoral  relation  with  it  has  come  to  a  close.  May  the  great  Shepherd  of  the 
sheep  give  unto  this  people  a  pastor  after  His  own  heart,  and  may  they  be 
brought  more  and  more  to  realize  the  importance  of  our  Saviour's  declaration ; 
"  He  that  heareth  you,  hearth  me,"  &c. 

Bro.  Artz  says :  Since  the  commencement  of  the  war  and  the  suspension 
of  our  College  and  other  literary  institutions  at  Mt.  Pleasant,  my  meetings  at 
Mt.  Carmel  church  have  been  very  sparsely  attended,  and  that  principally  by 
the  few  remaining  members.  Most  of  these  are  singularly  attentive,  and  we 
believe  enjoy  themselves  in  religion. 

Bro.  Dreher  writes :  That  the  state  of  religion  in  his  charge  is  not  what 
he  would  wish  to  see,  yet  the  attention  to  the  preached  word  is  respectable. 
But  there  is  not  that  deep-toned  piety  and  thirsting  after  righteousness  which 
the  troubles  of  the  times  demands. 

Bro.  Anthony  states :  That  there  is  nothing  of  interest  in  his  charge. 


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Bro.  Linn  reports :  That  the  attendance  on  the  ordinances  of  God's  house 
and  otlHM-  means  afjjrace  is  unnsnally  large  and  strict.  Though  the  congre- 
gations have  bcconie  somewliat  lessened  by  a  large  migration  to  tlie  seat  of 
war.  • 

Bro.  CiuM  writes:  That  the  state  of  religion  in  his  charge  is  more  encour- 
aging than  at  any  time  past. 

Bro.  Rothrock  writes:  That  good  attention  is  given  to  the''preaching  of 
the  word,  although  the  number  of  hearers  is  not  so  large  as  in  former  times, 
as  many  of  the  members  are  in  the  army. 

Bro.  Groseclose  says:  That  in  the  Salisbury  pastorate,  the  state  of  reli- 
gion is.  under  all  the  circumstances  by  which  we  are  surrounded,  as  favora- 
ble as  could  be  expected.  The  Lord,  while  chastening  the  nation  for  it  sins, 
has~not  utterly  forsaken  His  people  who  call  upon  Him  with  the  prayer  of 
faith.  In  a  meeting  at  Union  church  there  were  fifty-five  professed  conver- 
sion, and  thirty-nine  additions  to  church  membership. 

In  conclusion,  your  committee  have  reason  to  believe  that  notwithstanding 
the  very  great  perplexity  and  pressure  of  the  times,  the  labors  of  our  minis- 
try have  been  blessed,  and  the  course  of  religion  and  our  Zion  is  still  onward. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

WM.  ARTZ, 
J.  L.  SMITHDEAL, 
JACOB  LENTZ. 
Synod  now  adjourned  to  meet  again  to-morrow  morning,  9  o'clock,  A.  M. 
Closed  with  prayer  b}''  bro.  Swicegood. 


Saturday,  9  o'clock,  A.  M. 

The  members  of  Synod  re-assembled,  when  half  an  hour  was  spent  in  the 
usual  devotional  services,  after  which  the  roll  was  called  ;ind  Synod  proceed- 
ed to  business. 

Whereas,  for  some  years  there  has  been  no  correspondence  between  this 
Synod  and  the  German  Reformed  Classis  of  N.  C. ;  and  whereas  our  present 
political  condition  has  liad  the  happy  effect  of  uniting  Soutliern  Christians 
more  closely  together  than  formerly,  therefore, 

'  5.  Resolved^  That  we  elect  a  corresponding  delegate  to  present  our  chris- 
tian salutations  to  said  body,  and  invite  the  re-opening  of  fraternal  correspon- 
dence. 

The  committee  appointed  to  draft  a  schedule  of  appointments  for  the  Davife 
Mission,  reported  the  following,  which  was  adopted. 

EEPOET  NO.  4.  ' 

In  the  month  of  June — Rev.  G.  F.  Schaiffer  the  first  Sunday  at  Jerusalem 
church — the  second  at  St.  Matthew's.  Also,  Rev.  L.  C.  Groseclose,  second 
Sabbath  at  Jerusalem  church. 


12  MESrUTES    OF    SYNOD. 


In  July — Rev.  C,  Lentz,  first  Sunday  at  Jerusalem — second  at  St.  Mat- 
thew's. 

In  AuG^ust — Rev.  J,  Swicegood  as  above. 

In  September— Rev.  L.  A.  Bikle  "     " 

In  October— Rev.  J.  Grim  "     '' 

In  November — Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  first  Sunday. 

Rev.  G.  D.  Bernheim,  2nd     " 
In  December — Rev.  S.  Rothrock  as  above. 
In  Januar}' — Rev.  S.  Scherer         "       " 
In  Februarv— Rev.  W.  A.  Julian  "      " 
In  March— Rev.  W.  Kimball  '•'      '' 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  B.  ANTHONY, 
G.  D.  BERNHEIM. 

The  report  on  unfinished  business  was  presented  and  adopted. 

EEPOET  ^TQ.  5. 

Your  committee  on  unfinished  business  have  found  but  one  item  claiming 
the  attention  of  this  body,  namely  :  the  appointment  of  a  Special  Committee 
to  report  a  plan  for  the  successful  establishment  of  a  Female  Institution  with- 
in the  bounds  of  our  Synod.  The  Synod  would  no  doubt  like  to  hear  from 
said  committee. 

B.  C.  HALL, 
W.  A.  JULIAN. 
T.  M.  SCHOEFNER. 

Leave  of  absence  was  asked  and  granted  to  Messrs.  T.  M.  SchofFner,  J.  F. 
Bloom  and  J.  Yost  during  the  remainder  of  the  present  session  of  Synod. 

The  committee  on  the  proceedings  of  Couferencial  districts  reported,  which 
report  was  adopted. 

EEPOET  ^O.  6. 

WESTERN  CONFERENCE. 

This  Conference  li^ld  two  meetings  during  the  past  year.  The  minutes 
contain  nothing  demanding  the  attention  of  this  body. 

CENTRAL  CONFERENCE. 

This  body  convened  four  times  the  past  year.  In  the  minutes  of  this  Con- 
ference, we  find  the  following  preamble  and  resolution. 

Whereas,  the  Executive  Committee  of  the  Synodical  Missionary  Society 
have  fiiiled  to  hold  any  meeting  for  the  purpose  of  making  out  an  apportion-, 
ment  of  funds  required  to  meet  our  Missionary  liabilities  as.contemplated  by 
the  action  of  our  last  Conference  meeting,  therefore — 

Resolved.  That  wo,  as  a  conference,  request  the  Synodical  Missionary  So- 
ciety to  make  the  aforenamed  apportionment  for  the  several  churches,  and 
forward  the  same  to  each  pastor  as  early  as  convenient. 

Your  committee  recompiend  this  subject  to  the  favorable  consideration  of 
the  Synodical  Missionary  Society. 

EASTERN  CONFERENCE. 

This  Conference  held  four  meetings  since  last  Synod.  We  are  pleased  to 
observe  a  commendable  zeal  in -the  brethren  composing  thfl  body. 


MINUTES    OF   SYNOD.  13 


An  entLM-piiso  which  bids  fair  to  augment  the  interest  of  the  Lutheran 
Churcli  of  North  Carolina,  is  referred  to  in  the  following  preamble  and  reso- 
lution, found  on  the  pages  of  their  minutes : 

Whereas,  the  above  enterprise  bids  fair  to  become  a  great  auxiliary  in  build- 
ing up  the  Lutheran  Church  within  our  bounds,  and  particularly  that  of  the 
Eastern  Conference,  therefore — 

Resolved,  That  this  Conference  recommend  to  the  favorable  consideration 
of  Synod  this  enterprise,  with  a  view  to  secure  it3  cordial  co-operation. 

Li  regard  to  the  above,  your  connnittee  would  recommend — 

1st.  That  the  bretiiren  of  the  Eastern  Conference  be  invited  to  explain  to 
Synod  the  nature  of  tlie  enterprise,  alluded  to  in  the  foregoing  pieamble. 

2nd.  That,  should  said  enterprise  meet  th(^  approval  of  this  body,  Synod 
extend  to  the  brethren  its  sympathy  and  cordial  co-operation. 

Respectfully  submitted,  J.  S.  HEILIG, 

C.  LENTZ, 
N.  KRIMMINGEE. 

Bro.  D.  M.  Blackwclder,  Corresponding  Delegate  from  the  Synod  of  South 
Carolina,  appeared  and  took  his  seat  among  us,  and  was  cordially  invited  to  a 
participation  in  all  our  deliberations. 

The  report  of  the  committee  on  the  President's  Report,  was  next  submit- 
ted and  adopted. 

EEPOET  NO.  7. 

With  a  view  to  economy  in  the  publishing  of  our  minutes,  your  committee 
have  endeavored  so  to  condense  the  President's  report,  as  to  preserve  intact 
its  general  feature  ;  that  part  of  it  which  relates  to  his  correspondence  with 
the  Secretary  of  the  Eastern  Conference,  has  been  altogether  excluded. 

The  items  are  as  follows : 

L  The  application  of  Bro  Miller  for  license,  your  committee  beg  to  refer 
to  the  Ministerium. 

2.  The  letter  from  Bro.  Grimes,  alluded  to  in  the  report,  was  not  handed 
to  your  committee.     We  recommend  that  it  h$  read  before  Synod. 

3.  With  regard  to  the  President's  recommendation  to^e-open  North  Car- 
olina College  at  the  earliest  possible  day,  your  committee  have  no  suggestions 
to  offer,  but  would  refer  this  subject  to  Synod  for  deliberation. 

Respectfully  submitted,  J.  H.   MENGERT, 

S.  SCHEREH, 
DAVID  BARRIER. 

The  committee  in  the  case  of  Mr.  J.  Rumple  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, Avhich  was  adopted. 

KEPOET  NO.  8. 

The  undersigned  in  compliance  with  a  resolution  on  the  20th  page  of  the 
Minutes  of  last  year,  state  that  they  have  had  an  interview  with  Mr.  Rumple, 
who  is  now  a  student  in  N.  Carolina  College,  and  report  I'avorably  in  regard  to 
his  religious  experience  and  motives  for  seeking  to  enter  the  christian  ministry, 
and  recommend  him  to  the  benificence  of  Synod. 

VVM.  ART2, 
J".  B.  ANTHONY. 
Mt.  Pleasant,  N.  C,  July  16,  1801. 


14  MINUTES    OF    SYNOD. 


Bro.  B.  C.  Hall  asked  and  obtained  leave  of  absence  until  Monday  morn- 
ing, 10  o'clock. 

Synod  now  adjourned  until  Monday  9  o'clock,  A.  M.  Closed  with  prayer 
by  Bro.  Artz. 


SABBATH  DAY'S  SERVICES. 

The  public  services  commenced  at  10  o'clock,  when  Bro.  J.  H.  Mengert 
preached  the  Ordination  Sermon,  from  text,  2  Cor.  5  chap.  20  v.,  first  clause, 
"  We  are  embassadors  for  Christ:'  Immediately  after  which,  Bro.  G-.  F. 
Schaefifer  received  license  to  preach  the  Gospel,  at  the  hands  of  the  officers  of 
Synod,  then  brothers  L.  A.  Bikle  and  W.  Kimball  were  invited  forward  and 
were  solemnly  ordained  to  the  Gospel  -ministry  by  the  imposition  of  hands 
and  prayer. 

-  In  the  afternoon  the  Holy  Communion  was  administered  to  the  members 
of  Synod  and  about  ^ive  hundred  other  members  of  the  church.  The  occasion 
was  truly  solemn,  no  doubt  many  felt  it  might  be  their  last  earthly  commun- 
ion.    May  God  sanctify  the  occasion  to  our  eternal  salvation. 


Monday,  9  o'clock,  A.  M. 
After  the  usual  rehgious  services,  Synod  proceeded  to  business,  it  was — 

6.  Resolved^  That  ive  heartily  rejoice  in  the  successful  labors  of  our  South 
Carohna  brethren  in  establishing  a  Luthern  Church  paper. 

7.  Resolved,  That  we  cordially  recommend  the  Southern  Lutheran  to  the 
favorable  notice  and  patronage  of  all  our  church  members  in  the  bounds  of 
this  Synod. 

The  committee  of  Finance  next  reported  on  the  Treasurer's  account  of  Sy- 
nodical  fund ;  also  presented  their  report  on  Synodical  contributions. 

REPOET  jSTO.  9. 

Matthias  Barrier,  Treasurer,  in  acccount  with  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod 

of  North  Carolina,  Dr. 

To  balance  in  hands  of  Treasurer  at  last  Synod,  $  30.64-^ 

To  cash  received  at  last  Synod,  118.22 

To  cash  collected  in  Wilmington,  May,  1861,  9.00 

Total,  $157.86i 


MINUTES    OF    SYNOD. 


15 


18(51  Vouche7's.  C)r. 

May  11.— By  cash  to  Prof.  D.  XL  Bittle,  as  pr.  order  of  Synod  $  19.00 

Oct.  IC— By  printing  Minutes,  to  J.  J.  Bruner,  as  per  order  of 

SucrMary,  ^^'^^ 
1862.  April  29.— By  traveling  expenses  to  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn,  as 

per  order  of  Synod,  10-00 

'*        "        By  balance  in  hands  of  Treasurorr,  •  4:ts.abt 

Total,  $157.86i 

Respectfully  submitted, 

MATTHIAS  BARRIER,  Treasurer. 

April  29,  1862.  • 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  Treasurer  of  Synod, 
have  examined  the  same  and  find  it  correct. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

SAM'L.   ROTHROCK, 
(I.  D.  BERNHEIM, 
JOHN  F.  BLOOM. 

EEPOET  NO.  10. 

The  Financial  Committee  would  respectfully  report  the  following  Synodi- 
cal  Contributions : 

Hev,  John  D.  Scheclc's  Charge. 

St.  Paul's  Church, $3  50 

Frieden's        "      5  00 $8  50 

Eev.    William  Artz'  Charge. 

Mt  Carmel  Church, 3  00 

Eev.  Samuel  Rothrock's  Chain/e. 

Organ  Church, 10  00  • 

St.  Peter's 3  00 13  00 

Eev.  Jacob  Crimes  Charge. 

Salem  Church, 4  00 

'  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony's  Charge. 

St.  John's  Church, 14  25 

Bear  Creek     "        4  80 19  05 

Rev.  Joseph  A.  Linn^s  Charge. 

St.  Stephen's  Church, 5  15 

Luther's  "      4  50 

.  St.  Martin's  "      2  65 12  30 

Rev.  J.  D.  Stingleyh  Charge. 

St.  Michael's  Church, 2  40 

St.  Paul's  "        1  20 3  60 

Rev.  Simeon  Scherer'^s  Charge. 
Bethel  Church, 2  00 


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MLN'UTES    OF    STXOD. 


Eev.  L.  C.  Grose  close's  Charge. 

Union  Church, 4  35 

Salisbury,   2  00 6  35 

Bev.  G.  D.  Bemheim^s  Charge. 

St.  Mark's  Church,  Charlotte,        "  5  00 

Rev.  Daniel  I.  Dreher's  Charge. 

Concord, '  6  00 

Rev.  B.  C.  HalVsjOharge. 

Lau's  Church, 3  45 

Rev.  William  A.  Julian's  Charge. 

Sandy  Creek, 2  35 

Pilgrim, 2  18 

Beck's  Church, 2  30 6  83 

Rev.  James  R.  Sikes''  Charge. 

Hopewell, \ 1  49 

Nazareth, 83 

Bethany, o  00 

Carver's  Church, 20 4  43  ' 

Rev.  W.  Ki/inbalVs  Charge. 

St.  Paul's  Church, , 3  33 

Luther's  Chapel, 4  10 7  43 

Davie  Mis^imi. 

St.  Matthew's  Church, 2  00 

Jerusalem,  3  30 5  30 

Mr.  John  Swicegood, 25 

Rev.  J.  L.  SmithdeaVs  Charge. 

Beth  Eden,  Newton, 2  50 

Tliyatira 2  00 .4  50 

Rev.  J.  S.  Heilig's  Charge. 

St.  Enoch's  Church, 3  00 

Trinity,  "      2  00 5  00 


Total  amount, $119  99 

Respectfully  submitted, 

SxiMUEL  ROTHROCK, 
a  D.  BERNHEIM.     ' 
An  election  to  supply  the  vacancy  in  the  Board  of  Trustees  for  North  Car- 
olina College  was  now  held,  which  resulted  in  the  choice  of  Rev.  S.  Roth- 
rock,  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn,  C.  Melchor  and  C.  R.  Mjla?. 

An  election  for  Corresponding  Delegates  to  4<btr  «cclesiastical  bodies  was 
next  held,  and  resulted  as  follows  : 


MIXUTES   OF   SYNOD.  17 


To  South  Carolina  Synod — Rev.  J.  Crim,  principal,  and  Rev.  J.  H.  Men- 
gert,  alternate. 

To  the  German  Reformed  Classis  of  M.  C. — Rev.  J.  C.  Anthony,  principal, 
and  Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck,  alternate. 

Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  presented  the  followinj^  declaration,  annulling  our  for- 
mer connection  with  the  General  Synod  of  the  United  States  of  America, 
from  the  hand  of  Dr.  J.  Eachman,  whicli  vrixs  adopted. 

"  Whereas,  The  duty  of  rendering  obedience  to  rulers  and  magistrates,  as 
those  ordained  by  God  for  the  exercise  of  justice  and  the  maintenance  of  or- 
der, is  enjoined  in  the  Word  of  God  :  And  whereas,  After  years  of  injustice 
and  oppression,  in  palpable  violation  of  the  Constitution  of  the  then  United 
States,  inflicted  on  Uiese  Southern  States  by  the  former  Government  of  the 
United  States,  these  States  seceded  and  formed  a  Government  under  the 
name  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  we  recognize  the  hand  of  God  in  the  wisdom  of  those  coun- 
cils and  the  heroism  of  our  brave  defenders,  which  have  enabled  us  to  form  a 
government  of  our  choice. 

Resolved,  That  we  recognize  tlie  right  of  these  States  in  having  seceded 
and  formed  an  independent  government,  to  w^hich  ouu  undivided  allegance  is 
due. 

IVIiereas,  This  Synod  was  formerly  connected  with  the  General  Synod 
of  the  United  States  of  America,  in  which  we  are  represented  by  dele- 
gates, we  have  now  arrived  at  the  solemn  conviction  that  it  is  essential 
to  the  good  of  our  churdi  and  the  glory  of  God,  that  the  Evangelical  Luther- 
an Churches  of  these  Confederate  States  withdraw  all  connection  with  the 
Northern  General  Synod,  and  by  this  solemn  and  unanimous  act  declare  our 
connection  as  a  Synod  dissolved. 

Resolved,  That  we  are  in  favor  of  forming  a  General  Synod  of  the  Confede- 
rate States  on  the  basis  of  the  Augsburg  Confession,  and  that  our  delegates 
elected  to  the  Convention,  to  be  held  in  Salisbury,  North  Carolina,  in  this 
month,  be  enjpowered  to  vote  for  such  an  organization. 

Resolved,  That  in  the  event  of  the  formation  of  a  Southern  General  Synod, 
our  delegates  be  empowered  to  represent  us  in  that  Synod. 

On  motion.  Synod  now  proceeded  to  elect  three  clerical,  and  three  lay-dele- 
gates to  represent  us  in  said  Convention,  to  meet  in  Salisbury,  Thursday  the 
loth  of  May  ensuing,  as  follows : 

Primary — Rev'ds  Daniel  I.  Dreher,  Joseph  A.  Linn,  and  G.  D.  Bernheim. 
Messrs.  Christopher  Melchor,  Paul  A.  Seaford,  and  R.  Winecoff. 

Alternates — Rev'ds  William  Artz,  John  D.  Scheck,  and  Samuel  Rothrock. 
Messrs.  L.  G.  Heilig,  J.  Shimpoch,  and  M.  Barringer. 

8.  Resolved,  That  we  now  adjourn  to  meet  again  immediately  after  the 
meeting  of  the  Missionary  Society. 

Closed  with  prayer  by  brother  G.  D.  Bernheim. 


18  MINUTES    OF   SYNOD. 

Monday,  4^  o'clock,  P.  M. 
Synod  was  opened  with  prayer  by  brother  L.  C.  Groseclose,  and  then  pro- 
ceeded to  business. 

The  Committee  on  Education  now  reported  as  follows,  which  was  adopted  : 

KEPORT  XO.  11.   . 

The  Committee  on  Education  beg  leave  to  piesent  the  following  report : 
Two  documents  were  placed  in  their  hands.  The  first  is  a  report  of  the 
Board  of  Directors  of  North  Carolina  College,  through  their  President,  con- 
taining the  actions  of  the  Board  during  the  past  year.  He  informs  your 
committee  that  the  President  and  Profijssors  of  said  College  had  tendered 
their  resignations,  which  had  been  accepted ;  that  they  had  in  part  liquidated 
the  claims  against  the  Board,  and  that  they  had  indefinitely  suspended  the 
exercises,  both  of  the  Academic  and  Collegiate  Departments,  and  expresses 
the  hope  that  Synod  will  sustain  them  in  their  actions  as  set  forth  in  his  re- 
port.    Your  committee  recommend  that  they  be  sustained  in  their  acts. 

The  second  document  is  a  report  of  the  Treasurer  of  our  College,  in  which 
he  states  the  present  indebtedness  of  the  Board  to  amount  to  $7,189,56. 

Submitted  with  deference, 

JOHN  D.  SCHECK, 
JAMES  R.  SIKES, 
W.  KIMBALL. 

An  election  was  held  for  the  place  of  the  next  annual  meeting  of  Synod. 
Charlotte,  N.  C,  was  selected. 

9.  Resolved,  That  when  this  Synod  adjourns,  it  stands  adjourned  to  meet 
in  Charlotte,  N.  C,  on  Thursday  before  the  first  Sabbath  in  May,  1863,  at  10 
o'clock,  A.  M. 

10.  Resolved^  That  the  Pastor-loci,  at  his  convenience,  tender  the  thanks  of 
this  Synod  to  our  members  and  kind  friends  in  the  community  of  Organ 
Church,  for  the  very  hospitable  manner  that  we  have  been  entertained  dur- 
ing our  stay  among  them. 

11.  Resolved.  That  the  Secretary  procure  the  printing  of  such  number  of 
the  minutes  of  this  Synod,  and  in  such  form,  as  in  his  judgment,  owing  to 
the  times,  and  the  cost  of  printing  material,  he  may  think  proper. 

12.  Resolved^  That  the  minutes  of  the  Missionary  Society  be  appended  to 
the  minutes  of  Synod. 

12.  Resolved^  That  each  member  of  this  Synod  endeavor  to  secure  mem- 
bers to  the-  "  Pvehef  Society,"  and  report  the  same  at  our  next  annual  meet- 
ing, with  a  view  to  its  permanent  organization. 

14.  Resolved^  That  we  now  adjonrn  to  meet  at  the  time  and  place  already 
specified. 

Closed  with  prayer  and  the  benediction  by  the  President. 

JOSEPH  A.  LINN, 

Secretary  of  Synod. 


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MINUTES  OF  THE  MINISTERIUM. 


Thursday,  4  o'clock,  P.  M. 

The  Ministerium  immediately  after  the  rising  of  Synod,  declared  itself  in 
session  for  the  transactiqp  of  business. 

The  Sermons  and  Journals  of  Rev'ds  L.  A.  Bikle  and  "W.  Kimball,  were 
handed  in,  and  coiamittees  appointed  to  examine  and  report  on  the  same. 

On  the  Sermon  and  Journal  of  Prof.  L.  A.  Bikle, — Committee,  Rev'ds  John 
D.  Scheck  and  John  Swicegood. 

On  the  Sermon  and  Journal  of  Piev.  W.  Kimball — Committee,  John  II. 
Mengert  and  Jacob  Crim. 

Prof.  G.  F.  Schaefifer  having  made  appHcation  to  this  Ministerium  for  license, 
he  was  requested  to  appear  at  the  next  meeting  of  this  Ministerium. 

The  Ministerium  now  adjourned,  subject  to  the  call  of  the  President. 

Closed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  John  H.  Mengert 


Friday,  3  o'clock,  P.  M. 
The  Ministerium  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  John  H.  Mengert. 
The  committee  on  the  Sermon  and  Journal  of  brother  Bikle  reported  tlie 
following,  which  was  adopted  : 

EEPORT  NO.  1. 

The  committee  appointed  to  examine  the  sermon  and  sketch  of  brother 
Bikle,  have  attended  to  the  duty  assigned  them;  and  present  the  following 
report : 

The  sermon  was  based  on  James  the  first  chapter  and  second  verse,  and  is 


20  MIXrTES    OF   SYNOD. 

well  written  ;  the  language  good ;  ihe  style  perspicuous ;  and  the  ideas  clear- 
ly expressed. 

The  examination  of  this  sermon,  and  the  relation  he  has  sustained  to  the 
Church,  have  induced  your  committee  to  recommend  brother  Bikle  to  an  ex- 
amination before  the  Ministerium,  with  a  view  to  his  ordination. 

Respectfully  submitted,  JOHN  D.  SCHECK, 

JOHN  SWICEGOOD. 

The  brethren,  Schjefier  and  Bikle,  were  admitted  to  examination,  the  form- 
er with  a  view  to  his  licensure,  and  the  latter,  to  his  ordination.  Pending 
this  examination,  it  was  on  motion 

1.  Resolved.  That  the  public  examination  be  closed,  and  that  brothers  John 
H.  Mengert  and  William  Artz,  continue  said  examination,  and  report  at  the 
next  meeting  of  the  Ministerium. 

The  Ministerium  now  closed  with  prayer  4)y  the  Secretary,  subject  to  the 
call  of  the  President. 


Saturday,  3^  o'clock,  P,  M. 
The  Ministerium  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Pro.  S  Scherer. 
The  committee  on  the  examination  of  the  brethren,  L.  A.  Bikle  and  G.  F. 
Sch^effer,  reported  as  follows,  which  was  adopted. 

EEPOET  XO.  2. 

Your  committee  having  continued  the  examination  of  Professors  L.  A. 
Bikle  and  G.  F.  Sch^eflfer  as  directed,  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  are  satis- 
fied with  the  result,  and  recommend  the  ordination  of  the  former,  and  the 
licensure  of  the  latter. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

WM.  ARTZ, 
J.  H.  MENGERT. 
The  committee  on  the  Sermon  and  Journal  of  Bro.  W.  Kimball,  reported 
as  follows,  which  was  adopted. 

EEPOET  NO.  3. 

Note. — The  Secretary,  by  some  unaccountable  oversight,  has  mislaid  the 
committee's  report. 

The  committee,  however,  reported  favorably  as  to  his  diligence  and  im- 
provement and  recommended  his  ordination,  whereupon — 

Bro.  Kimball  was  invited  to  appear  before  the  !Ministerium  for  examina- 
tion with  a  view  to  his  ordination.  After  a  somewhat  extended  examination 
as  to  the  doctrines,  government  and  history  of  the  Lutheran  Church,  &c. 

It  was  then  determined  by  ballot  that  Prof.  G.  F.  Schaeffer  receive  license 
for  one  year ;  and  also  that  the  brethren  L.  A.  Bikle  and  W.  Kimball  be  or- 
dained. 


MINUTES   OF   SYNOD.  21 


2.  Resolved,  That  Bro.  J.  H.  Mengert  preach  the  Ordination  Sermon  on 
Sabbath  at  10  o'clock,  A.  M. 

3.  Resolved,  That  Prof.  G.  F.  Schasffer  receive  licensure ;  and  that  Bros. 
L.  A.  Bikle  and  W.  Kimball  be  solemnly  ordained  to-morrow  after  the  Ordina- 
tion Sermon. 

4.  Resolved,  That  we  now  adjourn  subject  to  the  call  of  the  President. 
Closed  with  prayer  by  Bro.  D.  ^i.  Blackwelder. 


Tuesday,  8  o'clock,  A.  M. 

The  Ministerium  was  opened  with  prayer  Bro.  J.  D.  Scheck. 
The  application  of  Bro.  M.  M.  Miller  for  licensure  came  up  for  considera- 
tion, when  it  was  determined  by  ballot  that  his  appHcation  be  not  sustained. 
5.  Resolved,  That  this  Ministerium  now  adjourn  sine  die. 
Closed  with  prayer  by  Bro.  D.  M.  Blackwelder  and  benediction  by  the 
President 

JOS.  A.  LINN, 
Secretary  of  Mmisterium, 


22  JtlLNTUTES    OF   SYNOD. 


SYISrOPSIS  OF  THE  PEOCEEDINGS 

OF   THE 

MISSIONARY  SOCIETY 

OF   THE 


Organ  Church,  Rowan  County,  Mat,  5,  1862. 
The  exercises  of  the  Society  were  commenced  with  a  sermon  by  Rev,  D. 
W.  Blackwelder,  Corresponding  Delegate  from  the  Synod  of  South  Carolina, 
after  which  the  Society  was  called  to  order  by  the  President. 

A  committee  was  appointed  to  receive  contributions  for  membership. 
Contributed  by  members,  $37  55 

CONGREGATIOI^AL  CONTRIBUTIOi^rS. 

JSev.  jS.  jScherer^s  Charge. 
Bethel  Church,  5  15 

Hev,  L.  C.  Groseclose^s  Charge. 
Union,  $19  40 

Salisbury,  .     4  44 23  84 

Bev.  W.  Artz^s  Charge. 
Mount  Carmel,  (apportionment)  5  40 

Bev.  D.  I.  JDreher'^s  Charge. 

Concord,  ^  13  00 

Bev.  J.  D.  Bevnheim's  Charge. 

Charlotte,  12  25 


$97  19 
On  the  preceding  day  a  public  collection  was  also  taken,  amounting  to  $20, 
as  may  be  seen  in  the  Treasurer's  Report. 

On  motion,  the  officers  of  last  year  were  re-elected,  except  the  Secretary, 
who  wished  to  be  excused. 

Officers ;— Rev,  B.  C.  HALL,  President, 

"    J.\A..  linn,  Vice-President 

"     S.  SCHERER,  Secretary,      ' 

"    D,  L  DREHER,  Corresponding  Secretary, 

"     S.  ROTHROCK,  Treasurer, 

The  Treasurer  read  his  Annual  Report,  which  was  referred  to  an  auditing 
committee. 

Committee  .-—Rev.  L,  C,  Groseclose,  and  W,  A.  Julian, 


MINUTES   OF   SYNOD.  23 


The  Chairman  appointed  Rev.  W.  A.  Julian  to  preach  the  Missionary  Ser- 
mon at  the  next  annual  meeting,  and  Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck  his  alternate. 

In  view  of  the  indebtedness  of  the  Society,  the  following  resolution  was 
adopted :  , 

Besolved,  That  we  adopt  the  recommendation  of  Synod  to  this  Society,  and 
authorize  our  Executive  Committee  to  ascertain  our  entire  indebtedness,  and 
apportion  our  liabilities  among  all  our  congregations  for  liquidation. 

Resolved,  That  the  note  of  $50,^vhich  the  Society  holds  against  Rev.  J.  L. 
Smithdeal,  be  surrendered  to  him  at  the  expiration  of  one  year's  service,  on 
Jiis  part,  in  the  Catawba  mission  field. 

The  committee  to  audit  the  Treasurer's  account  now  reported. 
The  committee  have  examined  the  Treasurer's  Report  and  find  it  correct, 
except  an  error  often  cents  against  himself,  which  they  have  corrected. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

L.  C.  GROSECLOSE. 
W,  A.  JULIAN. 

TREASUKEE'S  REPOET. 

Samuel  Rothrock,  Treasurer,  in  account  with  Synodical  Missionary  Society : 
1861.  ;  DR. 

May    4 — To  note  and  cash  as  per  last  Annual  Report, $  61  10 

"  To  cash  as  p^er  last  annual  report, !22  25 

"  To  cash  at  annual  meeting,  Wilmington, 69  58 

"  To  cash  from  Prof  C.  0.  Pape, 50 

"  5 — To  public  collection  in  1st  Presbyterian  Church,  Wilmington,  8  84 
July  21 — To  cash  from  Missionary  Society  of  St  Peter's  Chuixilk  per 

D.  Earnhart,  Tresaurer, , '. . . .     29  20 

"  To  contribution  by  Paul  N.  Heilig,  Esq., 5  00 

Aug.    4 — To  cash  from  St.  Matthew's  Church,  per  Rev.  Jo.  A.  Linn,      8  00 

"  To  contribution  by  Mrs.  Jane  Coleman, 2  00 

"     IT — To  cash  from  Missionary  Society  of  Organ  Church,  per  P. 

N.  Heilig,  Treasurer, 21  75 

"  To  interest  from  Mis.  and  Ed.  Society  of  Organ  Church,  per 

P.  N.* Heilig,  Treas 15  30 

"     18 — To  cash  from  Luther's  Church,  per  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn, 6  00 

"  To  cash  from  St.  Stephen's  Church,  per  P.  J.  Lentz, 3  00 

"     19 — To  cash  from  Missionary  Society  of  Organ  Church,  per  P. 

N.  Heilig,  Treasurer, 2  75 

"    2G— To  cash  borrowed  of  B.  F.  Fraley,  to  pay  Rev.  J.  H.  Mea- 

gert's  Missionary  wages, 130  00 

Sept.  13 — To  cash  from  Missionary  Society  of  Organ  Church,  per  P. 

N.  Heilig,  Treasurer, 3  25 

"  To  cash  in  1860  from  Missionary  Society  of  Organ  Church, 

'per  P.  N.  Heilig,  Treasurer,  inadvertently  omitted  m 

last  annua)  repoat, 8  75 

Oct    9 — To  cash  from  Missionary  Society  of  Organ  Church,  per  P. 

N.  Heilig,  Treasurer, 50 

"   24 — To  interest  from  Missionary  and  Education  Society  of  Or- 
gan Church,  per  Paul  N.  Heilig,  Treasurer, 10  25 


24  MINUTES    OF   BTSOD. 


"  To  cash  from  Missionary:  Society  of  Organ  Church,  per  P. 

N.  Heilig,  Trea,~urer,' 6-25 

Nov.  4 — To  contribution  "by  L.  H.  Rothrock, : 2  00 

1862. 

Jan.  12 — To  cash  from  St.  Stephen's  Church,  per  Peter  J,.  Lentz,. . .  10  00 
"            To  cash  from  Missionary  Sdbiety  of  Organ  Church,  per  P. 

N.  Heihg,  Treasurer.  ...*... , % . .  .^^ 3  25 

May  .1 — To  cash  from  Luther's  Church,  per  Pier.  Joseph  A.  Linn,. .  5  70 

''            To  cash  from  St.  Matthew's  Church,  p^r  Rev.  Jo.  A.  Linn,  3  00 

"            To  contribution  by  Rev.  Joseph  A.  Linn, 5  00 

"  To  cash  for  Forsythe  mission,  n-om  Prieden's  Church,  per 

Rev.  John  D.  Scheck, 24  5iP 

"  To  cash  for  Forsythe  Mission,  from  St.  Paul's  Church,  per 

Rev.  John  D.  Scheck, ^ * 5  50 

To.Centenary  int.,  Bethel  Church,  per  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthorty,  1  20 

To  amount  of  D.  M.  Wagner's  note,  (prin.  and  int.)  . 54  44 

3 — To  cash  for  Forsythe  Mission,  per  Rev.  W.  A.  Juhan, 16  10 

4 — To  pubhc  collection  in  Organ  Church, 20  00 


a 


Total, : $564  96 

1861.  CR. 

May    4— By  note  and  cash  as  per  last  Ahr^ial  Report, ^ $  61  10 

"      5 — By  cash  to  Rev.  John  H.  Mengert,  Missionary, 100  00 

"    20— By  en-or,  no  partial  payment  having  been  made  on  D.  M. 

Wagner's  note, 13  00' 

Aug.   5 — By  cash  to  Rev.  John  H.  Mengert,  Missionary, . .  ^ 40  00 

"    20— By  cash  to  "  "  53  00 

"    26^By  cash  to  "  " 130  00 

Oct.  30 — By  partial  payment  on  B.  F.  Fraley's  note, 29  00 

Nov.  12— By  cash  to  Rev.  J.  H.  Mengert,  Missionary, 2  00 

1862. 

Mar.  15— By  partial  pa3mient  on  Benjamin  F.  Fraley's  note, 13  00 

May    5— By  cash  to  Rev.  James  R.  Sikes,  Missionary, 46  10 

*'      5 — By  balance  in  hands  of  Treasurer, 77  76 

» — ■ 

Total, $564  96 

Respectfully  submitted  . 

SAMUEL  ROTHROCK,  Treasurer. 

Resolved^  That  the  money,  now  in  the  hands  of  the  Treasurer,  be  divided, 
pro  rata,  among  the  Missionaries  who  have  claims  against  the  Society. 

Resolved,  That  Bro.  S.  Scherer  receive  a  note  from  this  Society,  for  what- 
ever may  be  due  him,  after  receiving  his  portion  of  the  funds  on  hand. 
.    Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  prepare  a  synopsis  of  the  proceedings  of  this 
meeting,  and  request  Synod  to  have  the  same  printed  with  the  Minutes. 

•  Resolved^  That  the  Society  now  adjourn,  to  meet  again  at  the  call  of  the 
President,  at  the  time  and  place  6f  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

Closed  with  prayer  and  benediction.  ,  . 

SIMEON  SCHEREB,  Secretary. 


